1 City of Corona
Planning and Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Council Chambers
Commissioners Present: Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon and Matt Woody Commissioners Absent: Sarah Longwell
FINAL
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Siqueland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Alexander called the meeting to order.
3. MEETING MINUTES
These Minutes were approved.
3.1 MINUTES - September 9, 2026
Moved By Craig Siqueland
Seconded By Marie Vernon
Approval of Minutes for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of September 9, 2026.
Yes (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
2 Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 STAFF REPORT- TTM37805 and CUP2026-0003
Moved By Craig Siqueland
Seconded By Matt Woody
That the Planning and Housing Commission:
(a) Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332;
Yes (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
Moved By Craig Siqueland
Seconded By Matt Woody
That the Planning and Housing Commission:
(b) Recommend approval of TTM 37805 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval; and Yes (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
Moved By Craig Siqueland
Seconded By Matt Woody
3 That the Planning and Housing Commission:
(c) Adopt Resolution No. 2694 granting CUP2026-0003, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Yes (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Sarah Longwell
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
Senior Planner, Rocio Lopez, presented the staff report and exhibits. Discussion ensued between the Commission, Staff, and the Applicant regarding the project description, the expiration of the previously approved entitlements, the reapplication process, permit status, and neighborhood notification.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing.
Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Chair Alexander welcomed Joel Belding, Planning and Development Director, to the Department.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, October 12, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.